Podcast
BIZ/DEV
Hosted by Big Pixel · EN
David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.
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Riding the Next Wave w/ Bill Rollinson | Ep. 222
2w ago00:31:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Bill Rollinson, Founder of Surfitlocker to talk about what it actually takes to build and scale products in fast-moving ecommerce and payments environments.With more than a decade of experience across product management and marketing, Bill shares his perspective on launching products that not only solve problems, but actually drive adoption, revenue, and long-term growth.LINKS:Bill on LinkedInSurfitlocker on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Chief People Officer w/ Erica Anderson Rooney | Ep. 221
3w ago00:36:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Erica Anderson Rooney, founder of HER Collective and former Chief People Officer, to talk about what actually holds people back in their careers.Erica shares her perspective from years in the C-suite making decisions on who gets promoted and paid, and why so many high-performing women still get overlooked. We also get into how AI fits into career growth and what it takes to move from doing everything right to actually getting ahead.LINKS:Erica on LinkedInHER Collective on LinkedInHER Collective Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Hedge Your Bets w/ Mark Sears | Ep. 220
4w ago00:33:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Mark Sears, founder of Sprout AI and former CloudFactory leader, to talk about building AI companies from the ground up.Mark shares what it looks like to launch and support startups through a venture studio model, how AI is shaping the next generation of companies, and what founders need to think about beyond just the technology.We also get into how to build with intention, where AI is actually creating value, and what it takes to turn early ideas into real businesses.LINKS:Mark on LinkedInSprout AI on LinkedInSprout AI Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Pellucid State of Mind w/ Nick Miller | Ep. 219
May 500:27:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Nick Miller, founder of Pellucid Network and former AWS and In-Q-Tel leader, to talk about what actually slows companies down when adopting new technology.Nick shares why procurement is often overlooked in digital transformation and where companies get stuck between proof-of-concept and real implementation. We also get into how AI is actually being adopted, why marketplaces are changing how software is bought, and what it takes for organizations to move faster with the right tools in place.LINKS:Nick on LinkedInPellucid Network on LinkedIn Pellucid Network Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Raphael the Sloth w/ Elizabeth Ruf | Ep. 218
Apr 2800:26:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Elizabeth Ruf of Elizabeth Ruf Consulting LLC for a fun and refreshing conversation on networking, relationships, and what it really means to be an introvert in a world that often rewards being the loudest in the room.Elizabeth shares her perspective on building meaningful connections, showing up authentically, and finding your own rhythm in business without forcing a version of yourself that doesn’t fit.Elizabeth on LinkedInElizabeth's Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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No Templates, Just Strategy w/ Katie Garwood | Ep. 217
Apr 2100:35:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Katie Garwood, founder of One Eleven Group, about what it looks like to build marketing that actually fits the business it is meant to support.Katie takes a hands-on approach, working closely with teams, staying in the details, and designing strategies based on real data, not assumptions.We get into why one-size-fits-all marketing falls short, how being close to the work leads to better decisions, and what it takes to create campaigns that reflect how a business actually operates.LINKS:One Eleven Group WebsiteKatie on LinkedInFree Headshots with One Eleven Group___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Audit and Implementation w/ Taja Graham | Ep. 216
Apr 1400:33:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Taja Graham, founder of OpsIQ, about what starts to break inside a business as it grows.Taja works with founder-led companies that have traction but are beginning to feel the strain of it. Execution slows, everything runs through the founder, and adding people or tools doesn’t fix the underlying issues.We get into why growth often outpaces operations, how to identify where work is leaking across a business, and what it takes to build systems that actually support scale.Along the way, we also touch on system integration and how founders can step out of the middle of everything without losing visibility or control.Taja on LinkedInOpsIQ WebsiteFree Assessment Link___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Measuring the Full Picture w/ Brian Ralph | Ep. 215
Apr 700:26:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Brian Ralph, leadership advisor, executive coach, and founder of Brian Ralph Leadership, about what it actually takes to lead organizations through change and complexity.Brian brings a background that spans higher education, corporate leadership, and deep involvement in the Raleigh business and nonprofit community. His work focuses on helping leaders get clear on where they’re going, how they make decisions, and how teams actually move forward together.We get into why strategy often breaks down inside organizations, how leaders can better navigate competing priorities, and what it takes to create alignment that actually drives results.Along the way, we also talk about executive coaching, building stronger teams, and why the best leaders stay close to the real challenges inside their organizations while still pushing toward long-term growth.Brian on LinkedInBrian Ralph LLC on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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The Power of Phrayz w/ Jack Fleming | Ep. 214
Mar 3100:34:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jack Fleming, founder of Phrayz and Socialry, and someone who is deeply embedded in the Wilmington startup community.Jack is one of those builders who is constantly in motion, running an agency, launching new products, and bringing founders together through things like 1 Million Cups. That perspective shows up in how he thinks about business.We get into how working across so many industries shaped his approach to marketing, what pushed him to build Phrayz, and why creating content without real context behind it rarely works.Along the way, we talk about the energy it takes to build early, staying close to the people you are serving, and what it looks like to grow something while you are still figuring it out in real time.Jack on LinkedInPhrayz on LinkedInPhrayz Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Hunt with a Pack w/ Jeff Seymour | Ep. 213
Mar 2400:32:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Jeff Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder of Softsellr, about what it actually takes to close and grow enterprise deals.Jeff has spent years working inside complex sales environments, from Quantexa and TIBCO to now building Softsellr, and brings a clear perspective on how revenue really gets built.We get into why most sales strategies break down in practice, how relationships actually drive deals forward, and what it takes to create consistency in long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.Along the way, we also talk about partner ecosystems, real account intel, and how buyers actually make decisions.Softsellr WebsiteJeff on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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